Promotions Watch: Buffalo, Montgomery, Trenton, Joliet
A new offering for Ballpark Digest readers debuts today: We’re upping our coverage of promotions across all lines of baseball — MLB, MiLB, indy, summer collegiate, college — with the introduction of a weekly column. Today: a roundup of recent promo announcements. (more…)
Shuckers to begin season on road, in Huntsville
With the opening of MGM Park still up in the air, the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA: Southern League) will begin the 2015 on the road and at Huntsville’s Joe Davis Stadium until an ballpark opening is scheduled in early June. (more…)
Pulaski Yankees unveil marks, 2015 plans
The Pulaski Yankees (rookie; Appalachian League) unveiled a logo and plans for upgrades to historic Calfee Park for the 2015 season. (more…)
San Jose to appeal A’s rulings to US Supreme Court
San Jose will appeal its antitrust lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court, as the city attempts to reverse two lower-court losses in its quest to land the Oakland Athletics. (more…)
Personnel news in Pensacola, Frisco, Syracuse
We have personnel news to report from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League), Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
New for 2015: Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
It’s official: the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) sold naming rights to their ballpark, with the new moniker of Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium set for 2015 and beyond. (more…)
Memphis unveils new Redbirds logo
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will have a new primary logo in 2015, adopting a look based on the iconic St. Louis Cardinals logo. (more…)
Charlotte lands 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game
The 29th annual Triple-A All-Star Game, featuring an International League/Pacific Coast League matchup, will be hosted by the Charlotte Knights and BB&T Ballpark on July 13, 2016. (more…)
Personnel changes in Myrtle Beach, Bowling Green, Hannibal
Today’s personnel news: Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) promote Andy Milovich as part of front-office changes, while the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Hannibal Cavemen (summer collegiate; Prospect League) announce promotions. (more…)
Bats, Reds extend player development contract
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player development contract (PDC) for two additional years, through 2018. (more…)
Check out this awesome Wrigley Field footage from the 1930s
With Wrigley Field bleachers in the news, check out this amazing home movie showing the Chicago Cubs home in 1937 or 1938, complete with ivy on the outfield wall and plenty of cigar smokers in the stands. (more…)
$1M added to new Salamanders ballpark budget
After an appeal from Pete Bock, Wake County commissioners voted unanimously to commit $1 million in taxes toward North Main Athletic Complex, set to open this summer as home of the Holly Springs Salamanders (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Nymeo to be part of Keys ballpark name
Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium could be the name of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) ballpark if approved from the city’s Board of Aldermen on Thursday. (more…)